T&L 2900: The Identity-Conscious Educator (Book Study)

This book study is designed to guide participants through a reflective reading of the text The Identity-Conscious Educator by Liza Talusan, focused on improving education for ALL learners. Participants will begin by examining their own identities and biases through the self-reflective activities in Part I, then progress through each of the five identity categories (race, class, gender, sexual orientation, and disability) with guided discussions and reflection questions. This study will emphasize practical application, sharing personal stories, practicing difficult conversations, and developing action plans for implementing identity-conscious practices in our classrooms and school. The collaborative format would allow educators to learn from each other's experiences while building the skills and confidence needed to create more equitable learning environments for all students. Questions are organized by chapter to promote self-reflection and application. At the conclusion of the book study, participants will share takeaways, questions, and connections with one another through a final reflection paper.

 Session Details

Schedule: Contact the IOR for session start and end times.
Attached Credit (1 credit, S/U grade) : $50.00 (Coupon Required)

Cancellation Policy

If UND receives the Course Withdrawal Form 7 or more calendar days before the learning event start date, the fee paid to UND Professional Development for Educators minus a $35 processing fee will be refunded. If the fee paid to UND is less than $100 the processing fee will be waived. NO REFUNDS are available if a withdrawal notification is received 6 or less calendar days before the learning event start date.

Instructor or Facilitator

Name Additional Resources
Hilary Bertsch